Alberta Street News no longer volunteer-run

After 11 years as a volunteer-run newspaper, Martyshuk Housing has acquired Alberta Street News and intends on operating it as a social enterprise endeavour. “Alberta Street News has developed a loyal following and strong credibility as a voice for Edmonton and Calgary’s marginalized and homeless population,” says Eric Rice, board chair of Edmonton Street News Society, the publisher of Alberta Street News since inception in 2003. Alberta Street News provides employment for those who have difficulty holding down regular jobs. It will continue to operate this manner. “Our main focus right now is to create awareness and let people know that by purchasing a paper, they are helping someone out that would have no other source of income or very limited income,” said Rosie Kuntz, chief operations manager of Martyshuk Housing. Martyshuk Housing plans to expand the publication, in order to reach a wider audience. Linda Dumont, founder and editor of Alberta Street News, will continue editing the paper.